non expensive, hardy, clown hosting anemone?

[papania]

I recently bought clowns and I would like to get a anemone, does anyone have any suggestions for an anemone that will host clowns and that is inexpensive?

thanks greatly

 

[wicked_NaCl_h2o]

How long has your aquarium been set up?

 

[jhentr]

Depends on your definition of cheap? I would say look around your regions local reef club to see if anyone is selling a Rose Tipped Bubble Anenome (Green Tipped will be cheaper).

I only gave this example because I bought a RTBA from a local reefer for $30 bucks when they run $50+ for one. Now that it's split, I could probably sell it foe $30 to recoupe my cost.

HTH.

 

[ocellaris123]

What is your lighting and are your powerheads covered? What species of clownfish do you have?

The LFS I used to work at sells green bubble anemones for 25 bucks a piece, but most stores sell for 30-40 for a green. That will probably be your cheapest option for a healthy anemones. Bleached and yellow (dyed) sebaes usually go for 18 dollars a piece but it is best to avoid them.

 

[noboddi]

BTAs are the best choice and are hardy as far as host anemones go, but that's not saying much. All of the host anemones are difficult

 

[nauticac4]

Bubble Tip if you want a simple answer. Do some reading though and make sure your prepared.

 

[papania]

They are false percs. The tanks is brand new, they are the first permanent residents. We aren't looking at getting an anemone any time soon, just starting to look for info. $30-$40 is a good price range.

 

[papania]

What lighting do you recommend?

What lighting do you recommend?

We will also probably upgrade lighting also. Does anyone recommend anything?

44 gal (not deeper than 24")

Q - how many watts?
Q - 10,000k or 20,000k?
Q - 50/50 power compacts?

thanks,

 

[hunterd_67]

mh's with either pc's or t5's, just pc's wont work well enuff imo

 

[tpenn187]

wait to add the anemone once the tank is more mature. but as for the lighting, i would do a mh like hunterd said. it is a hexagon tank right? t5's would be another good lighting system to look into, but make sure that it has quality individual reflectors. good systems would be ones like the tek 6 bulb units, or the aquatinics tx5.

 

[papania]

thanks everyone

 

[velvetelvis]

I know you specified anemones, but especially if your tank is fairly new, I would have to put in a vote for a long-polyped Sarcophyton. I have an aquacultured one that's about 3"-4" when fully open, and my female Clark's just loves it (she won't let the male use it just yet). So far, the toadstool seems fine with this arrangement and has actually grown larger (I've had them both for about 3 months).

The nice thing about this coral is that it looks (to me, anyway) a lot like a Stichodactyla gigantea, especially since I have the base tucked between two rocks. I have it under metal halide lighting, but Sarcos are adaptable. It's also a lot easier to take care of than a 'nem.

 

[davocean]

I would also rec a coral for starters, frogspawn, torch, hammers, as well as others make great substitutes, and they don't move/wander.
Many get frustrated that their occs don't take a nem as a host anytime soon, if ever.